(A) No person shall intentionally hunt, trap, or snare, with or without firearms, animals on any city-owned property that is located outside the city limits.
(B) Notwithstanding division (A) of this section, the following activities are permitted on city-owned property located outside the city limits:
(1) Fishing that is conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations, specifically including without limitation the regulations adopted by the city's Recreation Services Department, is permitted upon the waters of Lake Reese and Lake Lucas;
(2) Duck and dark geese (including Canada geese and white-fronted geese) hunting is permitted upon the waters of Lake Reese only during the date(s) and time(s) established by the City Council prior to the season opening each year; and
(3) City employees and/or contractors may hunt, trap, or snare animals in compliance with the adopted rules and regulations of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission when such action is deemed necessary by the City Manager in order to ensure the safe and efficient operation of city-owned infrastructure.
(C) A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 02 ORD 1-15, passed 1-8-15; Am. Ord. 36 ORD 12-21, passed 12-9-21)